Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $54,790 -0.9% vs national
Median hourly $26.34
10th percentile $39,220
90th percentile $74,950
Employed locally 780
National median $55,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,220
    25th
    $48,860
    50th (median)
    $54,790
    75th
    $63,990
    90th
    $74,950

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary vs area income 58% Median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary is 42% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $80,150
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $78,180
    District of Columbia $69,210
    Napa, CA $67,250
    Boulder, CO $65,520
    Vallejo, CA $64,700

    Nearby metros — Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $64,460
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $62,410
    Connecticut $60,720
    Portland-South Portland, ME $59,260
    Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area $57,950
    Southwestern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $57,510

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $42,960
    Office Clerks, General $44,710
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $67,060
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $38,110
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $49,720
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $46,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in Salt Lake City, UT is $26.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.69 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salaries?

    The median Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 0.9% below the national median of $55,290. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $39,220 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,860.